SA Rugby announces ‘internal process’ with Etzebeth over assault and racial abuse allegations

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Samoan counterpart Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi have taken a little time out from official business to talk rugby at the World Cup

First of all Australia coach Michael Cheika was confused by the interpretations of the so-called high tackle framework that has generated plenty of debate and several suspensions at the Rugby World Cup

The Miracle of Brighton has a sequel. Japan shook up the Rugby World Cup with another seismic result in beating Ireland 19-12 in Shizuoka on Saturday.

Captain Jack Lam will return at No. 8 among four changes Samoa coach Vaeluaga Steve Jackson made to his starting XV to play Scotland amid a series of injuries and suspensions at the Rugby World Cup

Italy made it 14 tries in two Rugby World Cup wins and nearly 100 points scored after crushing Canada 48-7 on Thursday

Ireland flyhalf Jonathan Sexton was available to play against Japan in the Rugby World Cup but coach Joe Schmidt decided not to risk playing him.

Jack Carty will start at flyhalf for Ireland against Japan on Saturday in Shizuoka

Scotland face some hard truths after Ireland drubbing, now time to get over it

Veteran prop Hubert Buydens and winger DTH Van Der Merwe have been selected in the starting lineup for Canada's opening Rugby World Cup game against Italy